Senior Backend Software Engineer - Python

Trivelta builds the technology that powers modern, social-first gaming experiences. Through our proprietary sweepstakes-based sportsbook and casino engine, we enable partners to launch their own fully branded, legally compliant gaming products. Our flagship consumer app, ReBet, demonstrates the power of the Trivelta platform—combining real social interactions, predictive gameplay, and casino entertainment in one unified experience.

Headquartered in Boston with operations in Monterrey, Barcelona, and Atlanta, we’re scaling rapidly and building a team passionate about redefining how people play, bet, and connect online.

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining the core infrastructure of our platform. You will take ownership of high-performance backend systems, drive technical excellence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that support our growth and compliance needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Develop Backend Systems — Build scalable, resilient APIs and backend components supporting web, mobile, and third-party integrations.
• Optimize Performance, Security & Compliance — Enhance system performance, implement security best practices, and ensure adherence to AML, KYC, data privacy, and gaming regulations.
• Data Infrastructure & Analytics — Develop and maintain data pipelines for analytics, fraud detection, geolocation, and regulatory reporting.
• Technical Ownership & Collaboration — Collaborate with product, security, compliance, and data teams to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Operational Excellence — Participate in incident response, monitoring, and root cause analysis to ensure system stability and security.
• Mentorship & Innovation — Share knowledge with team members, promote best practices, and explore emerging technologies relevant to gaming, fintech, or AI fraud detection.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing, building, and scaling high-performance backend systems.
• Strong expertise in Python for backend development, automation, and data processing.
• Proficiency in API development, CI/CD processes, and infrastructure automation.
• Experience in data pipeline architecture, analytics, and geolocation-based access controls.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Familiarity with security, compliance (AML, KYC, data privacy), and system performance tuning.
• Excellent collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

This position is onsite at our Boston HQ located next to South Station.